SQ3R Textbook Reading Method
The Survey, Question, Read method provided by the University of St. Thomas

Taking notes from a textbook
Also from the University of St. Thomas, some good recommendations to improve note-taking and studying of text material.

Reading text or journal articles
From the University of Victoria, a step-by-step program to improve comprehension of academic texts and journal articles.

Reading/understanding essays
Adopted from M. Les Benedict of Ohio State University

Reading a difficult book
Some pointers from Virginia Tech's Study Skills Center

Reading difficult material
University of St. Thomas material adapted from a book by Nancy V. Wood.